Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Indian Butter Chicken, a dish that brings together tender chicken simmered in a spiced tomato sauce enriched with coconut milk. Perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions, this comforting recipe offers a delightful balance of aromatic spices that will tantalize your taste buds. Its versatility allows you to adjust the spice levels to suit your preferences, making it an ideal choice for every palate. Serve it over fluffy basmati rice or with homemade naan for a delicious meal that everyone will love. Experience the warmth of Indian cuisine with this easy-to-make butter chicken recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (small diced)
- 2 teaspoons ginger (grated)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 3 ounces tomato paste
- 3 ounces red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add grated ginger and minced garlic; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in spices: garam masala, chili powder, mustard seeds, coriander, curry powder; toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken chunks; brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Mix in tomato paste and red curry paste; cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper; pour in coconut milk and stir.
- Bring to a simmer; cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Serve over rice or with naan, garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg